§ 28-146. Unlawful use of a laser on a police officer.

(a)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Laser means any device that projects a beam or point of light by means of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation or any device that emits light which simulates the appearance of a laser.

Police officer includes commissioned police officers, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, marshals, deputy marshals, correctional officers, constables, wildlife enforcement agents, and probation and parole officers.

(b)

The term "unlawful use of a laser on a police officer" means the intentional projection of a laser on or at a police officer without consent of the officer when the offender has reasonable grounds to believe the officer is a police officer acting in the performance of his duty and the officer will be injured, intimidated, or placed in fear of bodily harm.

(Code 2004, § 14.37)

State law reference

Unlawful use of a laser on a police officer, R.S. 14:37.3.